Anastasius I Dicorus, Byzantine emperor (born 430)

Anastasius I Dicorus

Roman emperor from 491 to 518

Anastasius I Dicorus was Roman emperor from 491 to 518. A career civil servant, he came to the throne at the age of 61 after being chosen by Ariadne, the wife of his predecessor, Zeno. His reign was characterized by reforms and improvements in the empire's government, finances,…